August 2008

August 15, 2008 15 Aug'08
Firm snubs IBM, HP, CA and BMC, picks Nimsoft for network monitoring

More personal service prompted Diversified Media Group to choose the small network monitoring software provider Nimsoft over offerings from one of the "big four": IBM, HP, CA and BMC. Continue Reading
August 06, 2008 06 Aug'08
Turn to collaborative tools for systems performance management

Seeking assistance outside of your immediate IT team has a long history. Collaboration efforts today can be grouped into two categories: sharing configuration and group problem solving. Both enable collaboration beyond the firewall, pulling in help ... Continue Reading

IBM Power chip instruction set now open source

IBM opened up its Power server Instruction Set Architecture allowing the open source community to develop more innovative ...

Big Switch updates its Cloud-First Networking portfolio

Big Switch Networks' new products and features aim to help solve issues such as lack of operational consistency, visibility and ...

How to get out of a bad colocation contract

Renegotiation, legal action and cancellation are all options if your colocation service agreement isn't up to par. But each ...

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Implement serverless architecture on AWS without Lambda

Serverless on AWS isn't all about Lambda. In fact, many of the services developers use often -- such as S3, Aurora and others -- ...

AWS Lambda alternatives for flexible cloud workloads

Experts share points of comparison for Lambda vs. the competition, and what other options AWS has for elastic computing without ...

Globe and Mail's AWS migration drives digital engagement

Canadian news outlet The Globe and Mail has broadly adopted AWS cloud services in a bid to increase reader engagement and digital...

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The beginner's guide to Hyper-V

Knowing Hyper-V beyond base functions is vital to getting your money's worth out of the product. You should understand features, ...

Don't buy a GPU for machine learning unless you have the workload

Virtual GPUs and machine learning might seem like a perfect match, but specialized chips might not be worth the investment if ...

Understand KubeVirt basics to help get you started

Getting to know KubeVirt prior to use is essential. Though it relies on core Kubernetes technology, running VMs alongside ...

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What Oracle delivered at OOW 2015

Learn how Oracle was pushing its cloud technologies, but OOW 2015 keynote speakers largely talked about cloud strategies.

Five key terms in enterprise cloud applications you need to know

Are you stumped by enterprise cloud applications or related technology? Check out this breakdown of five important terms to help ...

Survey: Developer-programmer pay, job satisfaction below IT average

In TechTarget's 2013 IT Salary and Careers Survey, developer-programmer respondents reported lower pay and less job satisfaction ...

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Can a left shift in Java cause DevOps developer burnout?

DevOps burnout is more common than you think. Pay attention to the details in your Java shift left to make sure your dev and ...

Microsoft gains instant Java credibility with jClarity buy

Microsoft has acquired jClarity to help optimize its Azure cloud platform to run Java workloads, a coveted target for the now ...

How to install the JDK on Windows and set up JAVA_HOME

You have options when it comes to JDK installations on Windows and Linux. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a proper install ...

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VMware acquisition of Intrinsic denotes bigger strategic plan

VMware has acquired Intrinsic, a maker of virtualization technology that secures Node.js applications on serverless environments ...

Oracle's IaaS, cloud database in the spotlight at OpenWorld

This year's Oracle OpenWorld should provide answers for customers eager to understand its plans for IaaS, cloud databases, AI and...

Assess the pros and cons of citizen developers in the enterprise

When it comes to citizen developers and no-code/low-code, there really is no one-size-fits-all approach. Determine their value, ...

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How to bust security silos and secure your operation

DevOps means velocity, though, not at security's expense. Rapid7's Jen Andre thinks automation and orchestration strategies can ...

The first step from Agile to DevOps is a pilot project

Agile to DevOps isn't as perilous as Waterfall to Agile, but it will take measurable goals and an efficient pilot project to ...

Best practices for DevOps compliance and reusability

You know you want to scale with a model-driven process. So how do you make it work? Start with these best practices for ...